HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang
- City
- East Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD English
at Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD English in East Sikkim, Sikkim at Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang, established 1974, is a secondary school in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.8 LPA – ₹21.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang
Key facts about Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang
- Founded
- 1974
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SURAJ KUMAR SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 1820167
Govt. Secondary School, Sang Tshalamthang is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1974, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.
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